Culture
Marugame Castle
Peter SidellIn Marugame in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the town's castle is high on a hill, commanding a fine view over the town, the Inland Sea and the surrounding countryside.
Marugame Castle, also known as Kameyama Castle and Horai Castle, is a hirayama shiro located in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. [Wikipedia]
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In Marugame in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the town's castle is high on a hill, commanding a fine view over the town, the Inland Sea and the surrounding countryside.
Marukame Castle in Marukame City, Kagawa Prefecture is one of 12 extant castles in Japan. Completed in 1603, the castle's huge stone walls are a feature with the highest over 20m in height.
An authentic 17th century castle in the heart of Marugame City. The massive 50m tall stone walls are entirely manmade and are the largest in Japan.
Nakatsu Banshoen (中津万象園) is a Japanese garden built in 1688 for the second generation feudal lord of Marugame.
How the Japanese round fans, uchiwa, are handcrafted in Marugame.
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